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PremiumNew CEO, new BT Group branding
New logo intended to create a more unified identity across all BT units, and refresh a tired image.
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PremiumMcRae talks-up cloud partner capabilities
BT Chief Architect keen on collaboration over competition with more established cloud services giants. CTIO Watson, meanwhile, appears to be weighing value of BT’s exchange estate as a bargaining chip in evolving relationships.
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PremiumBT recruits Juniper for Network Cloud
BT recruits Juniper for Network Cloud Source: Ed Kohler / Flickr CC BY 2.0 - Juniper Networks Truck Juniper Networks revealed it will play a significant role in BT Group’s rollout of the Network Cloud initiative, which aims to better support new services including future 5G applications ...
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PremiumBT Group’s strategy expectations outlined in 2019’s AGM
BT’s next-generation networks and internal transformation goals discussed.
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PremiumGovernment releases £40m more for 5G trials
Latest £40m for 5G use case development applied to logistics and manufacturing. DCMS also flags promises of simpler planning, and more spectrum, although plans remain vague. Operators still waiting for clarity on government’s 5G supplier review.
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PremiumBT keeps up Huawei defence
As signs suggest that UK operators may proceed with caution on limited Huawei deployments, BT has warned that an outright ban would have a severe impact on 5G progress.
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PremiumMany potential buyers for BT Ireland
A number of companies are considering bidding for BT Ireland after the unit was recently put up for sale, according to reports, with indications that the process has moved beyond first-round bids. The business was said to have been put up for sale at €400m (£358m), although sources expect ...
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PremiumBT expands Cyber SOCs across globe
European security capabilities enhanced, while Sydney upgrade helps support a ’follow-the-sun’ strategy.
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PremiumOpenreach prepares twin-track digital UK trials
An all-IP network is edging closer with trials underway expected to lead to the shutdown of legacy services.
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PremiumECI FTTC cabinets: Huawei swap-out underway?
ECI FTTC installations becoming increasingly marginalised, although prioritisation of full-fibre rollout may mean the pace of an equipment swap-out slows.
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PremiumAmber lights flash, but independent Openreach drives on
Regulator’s annual review shows Openreach independence efforts are making a difference, but Ofcom keen to keep the pressure on for faster progress. Ofcom takes the opportunity to call for more commitment on fibre, calling out enhanced BT Group commitments as “vague”.
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PremiumVDSL: Openreach doubles-up with new ReTx trial
Openreach doubles-up with new ReTx trial Source: Web Hosting / Unsplash Openreach has said it will be trialling higher levels of ReTransmission (ReTx) on its very high-speed digital subscriber lines (VDSL), to assess the effect on both upstream and downstream traffic. Detail is scarce, but the latest ...
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PremiumADVA picks up Openreach synchronisation role
Source: ADVA ADVA Optical Networking, a key long-term equipment supplier to BT, revealed that Openreach is deploying its FSP 150-GO102Pro small cell demarcation technology to support delivery of 1Gbps carrier Ethernet and internet protocol services, “and deliver the precise phase synchronisation needed for 5G mobile ...
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PremiumBT trumpets opening of quantum network link for tests
Partners including ADVA and ID Quantique flag support for BT’s quantum secured network.
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PremiumBT banks on Nokia’s silicon to boost backbone capacity
BT was the second operator to be identified as a major customer for Nokia’s 100G service router. Nokia kit said to have been designed with the BT detailed specifications in mind. McRae’s fulsome praise sees Nokia in a gaggle with other publicly-praised partners.
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PremiumBT improves national network’s timing in preparation for 5G
Technology from ADVA-owned Oscilloquartz is to underpin synchronisation for BT networks as they edge towards 5G. ADVA also picked up BT recognition for sustainable solution development.
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PremiumBT's transformation plans heat up under Prospect resistance
BT grapples with unions, as it seeks to implement restructuring measures to cut costs. Prospect members vote to veto cost-cutting plan. BTFS transfer pushed through despite CWU grumbles.
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Strategy & ChangeMore BT Italia allegations trickle through
Latest Reuters reporting make suggestions of pressure from BT head office prompting questionable practices, although timing appears off.
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BT Group People Moves, May 2019
People movements include: Michelle Adams, Michael Currer, Stephen Hall, Alex Hum, Darren Jackson.
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PremiumBT Consumer People Moves, May 2019
People movements include: Alasdair Collis, Ryan Lewin, James Reynolds, Nicola Robinson, Simon Till, Steve Wallage, Rachel Wigmore, Peter Wilson.